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Elk County
  • County in Kansas
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Elk County

    C+
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      C+
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      C
    Elk County is located in Kansas with a population of 2,466. In Elk County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Elk County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Elk County are above average.
    Population
    2,466
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $57,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $516
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      28%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Elk County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,660
    National
    $69,021
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